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THE MAN
John Paul Larkin
(1942 – 1999)
Scatman John was John Larkin. A jazz pianist, a recovered addict, and a person who stuttered.
LATEST NEWS
Official Scatman John Biography to be Published in EARLY 2026
We’re thrilled to announce that Bloomsbury will publish the authorized biography of John Larkin, aka Scatman John, in early 2026. Written by Gina Waggott, this biography tells the remarkable story of a man who defied all odds to become a global pop sensation in the 1990s…